The Mitolo family will be the first Australian farmers to produce Europe’s popular potato variety, the Gourmandine.

Australian potato breeders Peter and Sandra Scott believe they bred the purple potato with the ideal colour and taste

Tasmania's fresh potato growers are building mainstream markets for unusual potatoes, all the way to Dubai.

The new ‘purple bliss’ potato (grown in Tasmania and bred in Idaho) could become a family favourite now that it has begun producing commercial quantities, and 20 tonnes are making their way to supermarket shelves.

Yum Tasmania Gourmet Potatoes are now being used by top chefs and home cooks across Australia and overseas to add colour to their dishes

For years the humble spud has been viewed as a simple, even boring, side dish. But that may soon change, with many in the Australian industry attempting to give mash a makeover.

A new potato variety will be appearing on retail shelves in Australia, Asia and the Middle East in coming months from the South Australian Potato Company